2026 Ford Mustang trim levels explained
Base to top
$295,005
- 12 trims. $32,995 to $328,000.
- Base: EcoBoost Fastback RWD. Top: GTD RWD.
All 12 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $32,995 | $1,995 | 2.3L 4cyl | 315 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD | $36,345 | $1,995 | 2.3L 4cyl | 315 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost RWD | $40,440 | $1,995 | 2.3L 4cyl | 315 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 4 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | $41,845 | $1,995 | 2.3L 4cyl | 315 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 4 |
| GT RWD | $46,560 | $1,995 | 5.0L 8cyl | 480 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg | 4 |
| GT Fastback RWD | $46,800 | $1,995 | 5.0L 8cyl | 480 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg | 4 |
| GT Premium Fastback RWD | $51,080 | $1,995 | 5.0L 8cyl | 480 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg | 4 |
| GT Premium RWD | $56,580 | $1,995 | 5.0L 8cyl | 480 hp | RWD | 6-speed manual | 18 mpg | 4 |
| Dark Horse Fastback RWD | $63,080 | $1,995 | 5.0L 8cyl | 500 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 4 |
| Dark Horse RWD | $64,380 | $1,995 | 5.0L 8cyl | 500 hp | RWD | 10-speed automatic | 17 mpg | 4 |
| Dark Horse SC RWD | $103,490 | $1,995 | 5.2L 8cyl | 795 hp | RWD | 8-speed DCT | 12 mpg | 4 |
| GTD RWD | $328,000 | $1,995 | N/A | N/A | RWD | N/A | 12 mpg to 26 mpg | 4 |
What changes at each step
EcoBoost Fastback to EcoBoost Premium Fastback: +$3,350
EcoBoost Fastback RWD $32,995 to EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD $36,345.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
EcoBoost Premium Fastback to EcoBoost: +$4,095
EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD $36,345 to EcoBoost RWD $40,440.
- Cargo: 13.3 cu ft to 10.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
EcoBoost to EcoBoost Premium: +$1,405
EcoBoost RWD $40,440 to EcoBoost Premium RWD $41,845.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Power driver seat, Power front seats, Heated mirrors.
EcoBoost Premium to GT: +$4,715
EcoBoost Premium RWD $41,845 to GT RWD $46,560.
- Engine: 2.3L 4cyl to 5.0L 8cyl.
- Power: 315 hp to 480 hp.
- MPG: 26 mpg to 18 mpg.
- Cargo: 10.3 cu ft to 13.3 cu ft.
No added standard equipment listed.
GT to GT Fastback: +$240
GT RWD $46,560 to GT Fastback RWD $46,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
GT Fastback to GT Premium Fastback: +$4,280
GT Fastback RWD $46,800 to GT Premium Fastback RWD $51,080.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
GT Premium Fastback to GT Premium: +$5,500
GT Premium Fastback RWD $51,080 to GT Premium RWD $56,580.
- Cargo: 13.3 cu ft to 10.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
GT Premium to Dark Horse Fastback: +$6,500
GT Premium RWD $56,580 to Dark Horse Fastback RWD $63,080.
- Power: 480 hp to 500 hp.
- MPG: 18 mpg to 17 mpg.
- Cargo: 10.3 cu ft to 13.3 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Dark Horse Fastback to Dark Horse: +$1,300
Dark Horse Fastback RWD $63,080 to Dark Horse RWD $64,380.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Dark Horse to Dark Horse SC: +$39,110
Dark Horse RWD $64,380 to Dark Horse SC RWD $103,490.
- Engine: 5.0L 8cyl to 5.2L 8cyl.
- Power: 500 hp to 795 hp.
- MPG: 17 mpg to 12 mpg.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Cruise control, Satellite radio, Power-folding mirrors, Dual-clutch automatic.
Dark Horse SC to GTD: +$224,510
Dark Horse SC RWD $103,490 to GTD RWD $328,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: GT Premium RWD, $56,580. Optional from EcoBoost Premium RWD, $41,845.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: EcoBoost Premium RWD, $41,845. Optional from EcoBoost RWD, $40,440.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: EcoBoost Premium RWD, $41,845.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: EcoBoost RWD, $40,440.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Dark Horse RWD, $64,380. Optional from EcoBoost Premium RWD, $41,845.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Dark Horse RWD, $64,380. Optional from EcoBoost Premium RWD, $41,845.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: EcoBoost Premium RWD, $41,845.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | EcoBoost RWD | EcoBoost Premium RWD | GT RWD | GT Premium RWD | Dark Horse RWD | Dark Horse SC RWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | N | S | N | S |
| Heated front seats | O | S | O | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | S | N | S | S | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | N | O | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | N | O | S | S |
| Remote start | N | S | O | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: EcoBoost Fastback RWD, EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD, GT Fastback RWD, GT Premium Fastback RWD, Dark Horse Fastback RWD, GTD RWD.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: Dark Horse SC RWD, 795 hp, $103,490.
- The best mpg: EcoBoost Fastback RWD, 26 mpg, $32,995.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Dark Horse SC RWD.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 11 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoBoost Fastback RWD | $31,920 | $32,995 | +$1,075 |
| EcoBoost Premium Fastback RWD | $37,545 | $36,345 | -$1,200 |
| EcoBoost RWD | $40,120 | $40,440 | +$320 |
| EcoBoost Premium RWD | $43,045 | $41,845 | -$1,200 |
| GT RWD | $46,560 | $46,560 | $0 |
| GT Fastback RWD | $46,560 | $46,800 | +$240 |
| GT Premium Fastback RWD | $51,080 | $51,080 | $0 |
| GT Premium RWD | $56,580 | $56,580 | $0 |
| Dark Horse Fastback RWD | $63,080 | $63,080 | $0 |
| Dark Horse RWD | $64,380 | $64,380 | $0 |
| GTD RWD | $318,760 | $328,000 | +$9,240 |
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